Oasis State Park
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- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- emnrd.nm.gov(575) 356-5331
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
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Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclose vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert Announcement: Developed camping is available with both reservation and first come, first served sites. E…Developed camping is available with both reservation and first come, first served sites. Electric sites are available by reservation and first come,… (more)
Developed camping is available with both reservation and first come, first served sites. Electric sites are available by reservation and first come, first served sites.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Oasis State Park is a park in Roosevelt County, about 6 miles north of Portales.
Things to do include mountain biking, fishing, biking, wildlife watching, and picnicking. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Monday – Sunday: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Pets
Pets are allowed at most state parks and must be on a leash at all times. Only service dogs are allowed at Rio Grande Nature Center and Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Parks.
Statewide rule from New Mexico's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, statewide flat rates with resident/non-resident pricing (since Jan 1, 2025): NM resident day-use $5 (residents exempt Oct 1 – Apr 30), non-resident $10; walk-in/bicycle no charge. Camping per night: primitive $10 resident / $15 non-resident; developed $15 / $20; utility fees water $5, electric $10, sewer $5. Federal passes not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from New Mexico's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Mexico park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — New Mexico resident — $75. Day-use entry, calendar year (expires Dec 31) Details
- Annual Day-Use Pass/Permit (ADU) — non-resident — $150. Day-use entry, calendar year Details
- Annual Camping Permit (ACP) — New Mexico resident — $300. Camping (resident only; proof of NM ID and plate) Details
- Lifetime Veterans pass (NM veteran with 50%+ disability) — No charge Details
From the New Mexico state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (newmexicostateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-664-7787
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Reservation Sites 7-Developed sites w/water (Sites 1-7); 6-W & E (30 amp) Sites 11-16; 3-W & E (30 amp) Sites 11-16; 1-W & E & S (50 amp) Site 17; 5-W & E (30 amp) Sites 19-23; 2-W & E (50 amp) Sites 24-25; 1-Handicap site W & E (50 amp) Site 26 | — | 7-Developed sites w/water (Sites 1-7); 6-W & E (30 amp) Sites 11-16; 3-W & E (30 amp) Sites 11-16; 1-W & E & S (50 amp) Site 17; 5-W & E (30 amp) Sites 19-23; 2-W & E (50 amp) Sites 24-25; 1-Handicap site W & E (50 amp) Site 26 | — |
| Non-Reservation Sites 3-Developed sites w/water (Sites 8-10); 1-Handicap site W & E (50 amp) Site 27; 2-W & E Sites (50 amp) Sites 28-29; Primitive Camping: None. | — | 3-Developed sites w/water (Sites 8-10); 1-Handicap site W & E (50 amp) Site 27; 2-W & E Sites (50 amp) Sites 28-29 | — |
Camping details from the park
Online Reservation Sites: 7-Developed sites w/water (Sites 1-7); 6-W & E (30 amp) Sites 11-16; 3-W & E (30 amp) Sites 11-16; 1-W & E & S (50 amp) Site 17; 5-W & E (30 amp) Sites 19-23; 2-W & E (50 amp) Sites 24-25; 1-Handicap site W & E (50 amp) Site 26
Non-Reservation Sites: 3-Developed sites w/water (Sites 8-10); 1-Handicap site W & E (50 amp) Site 27; 2-W & E Sites (50 amp) Sites 28-29; Primitive Camping: None.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingPicnickingHikingBikingMountain bikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
Trails: Hiking; Mountain Biking; Wildlife Viewing; Birding
Fishing
Oasis State Park Fishing
OASIS LAKE STATE PARK
Description: In 1971, a one and a half acre pond was added to Oasis State park, and in 1984 the pond was expanded to three acres, enhancing the recreational fishing opportunities provided by the park. The pond bottom is sealed with bentonite clay to minimize seepage loss. Well water is pumped into the pond as necessitated by evaporation and seepage. The park is authorized by the New Mexico Office of State Engineer to pump up to 50 acre-feet per year to maintain the level of the pond, but over the past 5 years the average annual need has only been between 2-4 acre feet. The primary activity at the pond is fishing. Water for all uses at the park is provided by two wells that pump groundwater from the Ogallala aquifer. The domestic well is located on the west side of the park and is 85 feet deep. The well supplying the pond and irrigation system is located near the pond and is approximately 125 feet deep.
Read more from the park
Directions: About 15 miles south of Clovis, New Mexico. Oasis is located approximately six miles northeast of Portales and 18 miles southwest of Clovis via NM Highway 467.
Downloadable Park Map
Boating and swimming are prohibited because a person wading or swimming could damage the bentonite seal.
Summer catfish and winter trout waters. No trotlines
None
None
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Group facilities
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 1891 Oasis Rd.
Portales, NM 88130 - Nearest town
- Portales — about 6 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.2599, -103.3451
- Phone
- (575) 356-5331
- valerie.russ@emnrd.nm.gov
Sources and freshness
- New Mexico State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Dec 23, 2024
- WordPress REST API: child pages of the official 'Find a Park' page (35 pages), plus coordinates from that page's map pins
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology